
Rise of the Lykins
Charting Unseen Paths, Capturing Untold Stories.
Unveiling the Hidden Histories of the South: Welcome to the World of Jason Lykins

My Books
I’m also an urban explorer, prowling forgotten ruins and hidden corners with a tight crew of thrill-seekers. Some of my books are straight-up accounts of the abandoned places I've explored, capturing the eerie beauty and untold stories of these lost worlds. Others distill these raw adventures, fusing real grit with bold, fictional twists. Every place I write about springs from a true expedition, giving readers a front-row seat to the pulse of urban exploration while cranking up the stakes with gripping, invented turns. One standout is my book on street photography in the French Quarter, where I explore solo to capture its raw, vibrant essence. My non-fictional work on the neighborhood, now available, showcases these solitary expeditions in vivid detail. Dive into the shadows with me.

Abandoned East Mississippi
Available March 15th at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Octavia. Or anywhere you buy books.
March 15
This evocative book, rich with atmospheric imagery and poignant reflections, invites readers to ponder the mysteries of abandonment and rediscover a region where history lingers in the shadows. Abandoned East Mississippi is a compelling tribute to a forgotten corner of the Magnolia State.

Abandoned West Mississippi
Available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Octavia. Or anywhere you buy books.
This journey is not just a collection of images but a narrative of discovery, where each photograph uncovers the overlooked and the abandoned, transforming them into poignant reminders of the past. With every page, Lykins captures the essence of places left behind, inviting viewers to see the beauty in what time has tried to erase.


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